Michael Johnson Released; Goldson Next?

The Bucs have admitted more of their free agent mistakes of the past than signed players since free agency began.

The Buccaneers announced on Wednesday that they have released Michael Johnson from the team. The move saves the Bucs $7 million that would have been guaranteed to Johnson on March 12. However, the move only saves the Bucs $2 million in cap room for 2015.

With Anthony Collins, Josh McCown, and now Johnson all released, three of the Bucs' top free agent targets have all been released one year after signing deals with the Bucs. Those deals totaled $83.75 million with $43.75 million in guarantees.

With a Conte deal expected to be complete at any time, it appears Goldson will be the next to go. Goldson's release will save the Bucs $4 million in 2015 towards their cap.

The Bucs still have enough money under the cap to make some more moves. Look for their next targets to be along the defensive line. Former Titans edge rusher Derrick Morgan is visiting the Bucs on Wednesday night and Thursday, while the controversial Greg Hardy still is available.

With a Conte deal expected to be complete at any time, it appears Goldson will be the next to go. Goldson's release will save the Bucs $4 million in 2015 towards their cap.

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The Bucs still have enough money under the cap to make some more moves. Look for their next targets to be along the defensive line. Former Titans edge rusher Derrick Morgan is visiting the Bucs on Wednesday night and Thursday, while the controversial Greg Hardy still is available.

The Bucs have admitted more of their free agent mistakes of the past than signed players since free agency began.

The Buccaneers announced on Wednesday that they have released Michael Johnson from the team. The move saves the Bucs $7 million that would have been guaranteed to Johnson on March 12. However, the move only saves the Bucs $2 million in cap room for 2015.

With Anthony Collins, Josh McCown, and now Johnson all released, three of the Bucs' top free agent targets have all been released one year after signing deals with the Bucs. Those deals totaled $83.75 million with $43.75 million in guarantees.

With a Conte deal expected to be complete at any time, it appears Goldson will be the next to go. Goldson's release will save the Bucs $4 million in 2015 towards their cap.

The Bucs still have enough money under the cap to make some more moves. Look for their next targets to be along the defensive line. Former Titans edge rusher Derrick Morgan is visiting the Bucs on Wednesday night and Thursday, while the controversial Greg Hardy still is available.